Algeheel Wisselstroomtoestel Standaard

Weco N.V. Radiofabriek; Amsterdam

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  • Year
  • 1929/1930
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 218404

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • TRF with regeneration
  • Tuned circuits
  • 2 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 220 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Algeheel Wisselstroomtoestel [Standaard] - Weco N.V. Radiofabriek;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 550 x 210 x 265 mm / 21.7 x 8.3 x 10.4 inch
  • Notes

  • This model was available as a "Standaard" model in oak as well as a "Luxe" model in mahogany.  A DC version was also available.  These models could be combined with a Weco loudspeaker cabinet in oak (for this "Standaard" model) or in mahogany for the other "Luxe" model.

    Oak cabinet with lift-up lid and Arbolite front. Both tuning scales are illuminated.
    Knobs below the scales: primary and secondary tuning. Small knobs: push/pull wave length switches (medium wave/long wave), in the middle, a knob for reaction control. A volume control knob is situated at the right hand side of the cabinet. Antenna and earth can be connected at the left hand side. Loudspeaker and gramophone jacks are found at the back of the receiver.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 10.3 kg / 22 lb 11 oz (22.687 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 220.00 Hfl
  • Source of data
  • -- Original prospect or advert
  • Mentioned in
  • Radio Historisch Tijdschrift, Nr. 176, september 2013
  • Author
  • Model page created by John Koster. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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